Coleman earns Fulham vote

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CHRIS COLEMAN, IN SPITE of weeks of denial that he could even do the job let alone want it, is close to becoming Fulham’s new full- time manager. Sources close to Mohamed Al Fayed, the club’s chairman, have indicated that unless an outstanding candidate becomes available, Fulham will ask Coleman to be Jean Tigana’s permanent replacement.

It is not difficult to figure out why this conclusion has been reached. Coleman has transformed the team in a matter weeks from a side that was falling headlong into relegation into one that fights for the cause, has passion and good passing. Coleman